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Companies asked for expressions of interest to improve rail connectivity

Companies interested in taking part in a new 5G project on the Trans Pennine Railway line between Leeds and Manchester are invited to get in touch...

Friday, 17 August 2018 15:45

European Commission approves three support measures for renewable energy in Denmark

The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules three schemes to support electricity production from wind and solar in Denmark in 2018 and 2019...

Friday, 17 August 2018 10:13

Government sets out plans to cut harmful pollution from domestic burning

Proposals to promote cleaner domestic burning and cut harmful pollution by prohibiting the sale of the most polluting fuels have been laid out in a government consultation published today...

Friday, 17 August 2018 10:10

Minister announces '10 Prisons Project' to develop new model of excellence

Prisons Minister Rory Stewart has today announced a new project to tackle the most persistent and urgent problems facing 10 of the most challenging prisons...

Friday, 17 August 2018 08:14

Smart meter enabled technology could see electric car owners cut bills and make money

Energy Minister Claire Perry today hailed OVO Energy for its “innovative” electric vehicle (EV) products - enabled by smart meters...

Thursday, 16 August 2018 16:14

Specialist police unit prevents £25m of fraud in first half of 2018

The Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU) has prevented £25m of fraud and carried out 84 arrests and interviews under caution in the first half of 2018, figures published today reveal...

Thursday, 16 August 2018 12:46

Infographic: A level results, 2018

On 16 August JCQ published A level results for 2018. This infographic summarises those results...

Thursday, 16 August 2018 12:21

Farming statistics - provisional arable crop areas as at 1 June 2018, England

This publication gives provisional arable crop area results from the June Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture...

Thursday, 16 August 2018 12:19

More than 420,000 people get on the housing ladder with Help to Buy

More than 420,000 people have now used the government’s Help to Buy schemes to help them realise their home-owning dreams, new figures show...

Thursday, 16 August 2018 12:00

New Northern Powerhouse partners named as exports rise

Some of the world’s most recognisable brands have signed up to support the government’s plan for the Northern Powerhouse, as new figures show the region’s economy is now greater...

Thursday, 16 August 2018 11:55